Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Creative Ways To Use Burlap & A How To Guide

I HEART Burlap...It brings texture and warmth to a room like no other material...I have made curtains, table cloths, covered walls, used it in all my Halloween, fall and Winter decorating...The creamy colored burlap is an excellent choice for those who want the texture...but don't want to darken the space...They have reds, blacks, greens, blues, neutrals, and creams...a color for every taste...I am drawn to the neutrals and creams...Theycalm the soul and have a restful feel to them...Here are some pictures of a neutral burlap on the walls... You can use glue, staples or nail heads or a combo of them to quickly get the job done...If you want to glue it to the wall...make sure to find a glue that will not discolor the burlap...

Screaming Meme's Burlap Wall Tips:

Start at the top, pull tight and staple at the bottom...secure in the middle...

Be careful with the staples, you don't want to see too many of them...For the most part they will not be seen...they should blend in...

Don't use burlap near water or steam...It will discolor...A natural discoloring may occur...It is normal...It adds character...Don't if you don't like it...It is so easy to change out...

Overlay the burlap as you go...about an inch or two over the other will work...

Have fun designing your wall...you can make a wainscoting, a full accent wall or go all the way...with a fully wallpapered burlap room...Walls are not your thing?...Use burlap in other ways...curtains, slip coveredottomans, pillows, bed skirts, table linens, piping for furniture, pillows, bedding and such...Use it to stage your home for parties, holidays and get togethers ! Use the burlap webbing to accent chairs (like the chair I made below), bulletin boards, pillows, accents rugs, and anything else you can wrap that stuff around!

The best part about burlap is it is cheap and easy to redo! So, have fun and get creative!